Tire-chain attachment.



M. BODENSTEIN.

TIRE CHAIN ATTACHMENT.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 5. 1914.

1, 1 23,?6, Patented Dana 29, 1914 2 SHEETS-SHEET l.

@Hozueq M. BODENSTEIN.

TIRE'CHAIN ATTACHMENT.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 1914 1 ,1 28,076.. Patented Dec. 29, 1914.

Egg-m g I W11 name Glilioz neg MGBGAN BGDENSTEIN, OF ROCHESTER, NEVJ YORK.

'I 'RE-CHAIN ATTACHMENT.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 29, rate.

Application filed March 5, 1914. Serial No. 822,615.

it should be cast or thrown from the wheel.

The main object of my invention is the provision of an attachment whlch can be instantly applied to the non-skid chain and a button fastened to the hub cap, or any device that is fastened to the center part of wheel which is free to move about a center and which will not interfere in the least with the proper function of the skid chain,

but will prevent a chain from being lost in that, when the non-skid is cast or thrown from the wheel, my chain attachment drags the non skid chain on the ground.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an attachment of the character and .for-the purpose stated which can be center part of a wheel and to the non-skid chain in such a manner as not to interfere with the proper function of the non skid chain and to drag the chain along the ground in such a way that it cannot wind up about the hub. Any swivel attachment at the hub will prevent its winding about the hub.

\Vith these objects in view my invention consists in the combination with the hub and non skid chain of an attachment having an elastic section with one end connected to a band which is fastened to revolve about the hub or a button fastened to the hub cap.

The invention further consists of a tire chain attachment embodying novel features of construction and combination of parts substantially as disclosed herein.

In order that the manner of using and the construction in detail as well as the many advantages of my attachments may be fully understood and appreciated, I have shown' in the accompanying drawings an attachmentconstructed according to my invention.

Figure 1 represents a side'elevation of an automobile wheel showing the tire chain'and my attachment applied tl1eret o. Figs. 2 and 3 represent side ele ations of my attachment removed from the wheel and chain and shown on an enlarged scale. Fig. at represents a sectional-view of the hub cap with the means attached thereto for connection with one of the fasteners of my attachment. Fig. 5 represents a side elevation of a wheel showing the position of my attachment when holding the tire chain after it has been detached from the wheel, and Fig. 6 represents a perspective view of a modified form of connection between the hub caps and my attachment.

In the drawmg's; The numeral 1 designates the hub, 2 the hub cap, 3 the wheel, a the tire and 5 the anti-skid chain. which is of well-known or any preferredconstruction and in connection with which my attachment is used.

The attachment if of extremely simple construction and consists of a chain 6, to each end link of which is connected a fastener 7, one of the fasteners being connected at 8 to a link of the chain on the tire, and the other fastener 7, being en aged upon the button or headed stud 9, formed on the stem 10, passing through the opening 11 of the hub cap, having a threaded inner end 12, engaged by the clamping nuts 13, and having upon one side the collar 14 bearing againstthe inner face of the hub cap, and formed upon its outer por'tion with a flange 15, hearing against the outer face of the said hub cap. If desired, I may use the ring 17 as shown in Fig. 6.

i The construction brings the stud or button .or ring in line with the tire chain and disposes the chain of the attachment in proper relation between the tire chain and the hubcap, and in order to retain the chain attachment in taut condition, also make my attachment adjustable to fit any size wheel, also make the attachment neat in appearance and still permit the proper action or movement of said chain, I place around the chain the coil spring 16, which has one end 16 connected to a link of the chain and its other hooked end 16" connected to another link ofthe chain, the tension of the spring thus pulling upon the links of the chains and causing the chain to remain taut. v r

' It Will be observed that the snap fasteners upon the ends of the chain permit of the instant application of the chain forming the attachment to the tire chain and hub orthe instant removal when desired and also the snap fastener Which is connected to the stud on the hub cap orring allows the rotation of my attachment without the least-interference. i

It will he noted that my attachment Will accommodate itself to conditions, also that it is of strong and durable construction, in-. expensive of production and in every particular thoroughly eflicient andpracticable;

1. In a tire chain attachment, the combination withthe hub and the tire chain, of a single chain havin one of its ends connected freely to the hub and its other end connected fixedly to the tire chain, and a spring carried-by said chain to make it adjustable to fit any size Wheel, and to retain the links in taut condition.

'2. In a tire chainattachment, the combination with the hub andv the tire chain, of

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a single chainhaving snap fasteners atits ends for, engaging the the chain and hub, and a spring 'carriedhysaid chain'to make it adjustable to fit any size Wheel, and to re-.

tain its links'in taut-condition, the co nnection with the hub allowing free revolution.

of the hub. v

3. In-a tire-chain attachment, the combination with the hub and the tire chainy-a headed stud moun.ted 'in the hub,-a'nd a chain having one endtconnected to the tire'" chain and its, other and connected to said headed. stud, and allowing thestud to revolve freely.

4. In a tirechain attachment, the combi nation with the hub and the tire chain, of a Invme BODENsTEIN,

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